8. Yoshie Shiratori’s Multiple Escapes (1930s-40s)
Yoshie Shiratori is celebrated in Japan as a legendary escape artist, having broken out of four different high-security prisons during the 1930s and 1940s. His escapes were marked by astonishing ingenuity—from picking complex locks with wire to squeezing his body through impossibly small spaces. Shiratori’s remarkable persistence and creativity made him a folk hero, and his story continues to fascinate. Discover his legendary feats at Japan Today.
